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AIX 6.1 and AIX 5L 5.3 and 5.2 are supported in logical partitions on the IBM i platform.

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AIX 6 |
| Dynamic LPAR (processors, memory, and I/O) |
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| Micro-Partitions (up to 10 partitions per processor) |
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| Uncapped Partitions (automatic movement of processor resources) |
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| Virtual Storage, Ethernet, and DVD/CD (through IBM i) |
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| Support for Virtual I/O Server for resource virtualization |
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| Direct I/O (managed by AIX) |
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IBM i provides storage, Ethernet, and DVD/CD virtualization for AIX 6 and AIX 5L 5 partitions allowing customers to leverage their IBM i resources. IBM i is the popular choice for System i customers to provide virtualization support for AIX and Linux partitions.
In addition, the Virtual I/O Server can provide storage, Ethernet, and DVD/CD virtualization for AIX 6 and AIX 5L 5.3 partitions running on System i or System p platforms. The Virtual I/O Server is purchased as part of the Advanced Power Virtualization hardware feature. The Virtual I/O Server is an appliance partition that provides resource virtualization support; applications do not run in the Virtual I/O Server. System i customers may be interested in the Virtual I/O Server to for support of selected 3rd party storage area networks.
Virtual tape is currently not supported by IBM i or Virtual I/O Server for AIX partitions.
AIX is licensed by processor and by processor group on the System i and System p platforms.

- AIX is supported on System i POWER5, POWER5+, and POWER6 processor-based servers.
- AIX licenses for a System p server can be transferred to the IBM i platform.
- AIX Software Maintenance (SWMA) is required for each AIX license: 1-year (5771-SWM) and 3-year (5773-SM3) options are available.
AIX 5L V5.3 and AIX 5L V5.2 became available for System i POWER5 processor-based servers starting on August 31, 2004.
The System i IBM i and Enterprise Editions include offerings for AIX.
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Service Voucher for a "Getting Started with AIX on on System i" service — available with selected 520, 525, 550, 570, and 595 systems. The Service Voucher includes onsite installation services for AIX on System i.
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Education Vouchers for attending a technical AIX on System i or AIX class — available with selected 550, 570, and 595 systems.
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